Self Defense Instruction and Its Impact on Physical Self-efficacy of Female Cadets at the United States Military Academy

Author

Jason Matthew Winkle, Indiana State University

Date of Award

Spring 5-1-2003

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Todd Whitaker

Second Advisor

Gregory R. Ulm

Third Advisor

Elizabeth Jared

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of self defense instruction of female cadets at the United States Military Academy on their physical self-efficacy. All95 female cadets enrolled in PE115 during the fall of2002 were surveyed on the first and last day of class to determine their levels of perceived physical ability (PPA) and physical self-presentation confidence (PSPC). Both the PP A and the PSPC are subscales ofthe Physical Self-Efficacy Scale (PSE). Completed data were collected from 80 (84 percent) ofthe subjects. Statistical data analysis included descriptive statistics and a 2x2 multivariate analysis of variance (MANOV A). A significant main effect of time on the PP A subscale was found. Scores dropped significantly from pre to post on the PP A scale. No significant difference was found on the PSPC scale. There were no significant main effects for Corps Squad Status differences on either subscale. Furthermore, the analysis yielded no significant interactions between PPA and Corps Squad Status, PSPC and Corps Squad Status and the PPA, PSPC and Corps Squad Status. The PSPC and Corps Squad Status interaction, however, approached significance.

Recommended Citation

Winkle, Jason Matthew, "Self Defense Instruction and Its Impact on Physical Self-efficacy of Female Cadets at the United States Military Academy" (2003). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3777.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3777